Academic Achievement
We work hard to ensure all of our students achieve the very best that they can in their academic studies and we are proud of the results that our students achieve at both GCSE and A level. The progress and attainment of our students consistently shows us to be one of the highest performing schools in the North West.
Cockermouth School Exams Results
GCSE Results for 2025
We were delighted that last year’s GCSE results show that we remain the highest performing school in Cumberland.
The percentage of our students who achieved a grade 5 or above in English & maths GCSE’s is 57.4%. This compares with a national figure of 41.5% and a Cumberland average of 36.4%. This figure places us as the highest performing school in Cumberland.
Our Attainment 8 score (this is based on how well students in a school perform in up to 8 qualifications) is 51.8. This continues to place us significantly above the national figure (43.7) and the Cumberland average (42.2).
The proportion of students entering the EBacc and the EBacc average point score (53.4% and 4.78 respectively) are also both well ahead of national (36.7% and 3.84) and Cumberland (32.0 and 3.75) figures.
We are particularly proud of the students who have achieved these results. They have excelled in our school and this has allowed them to progress on their educational journey, with many continuing into our outstanding Sixth Form and others securing places at local colleges and onto high quality apprenticeships.
A Level Results and Destinations for 2024/25
2025 saw our students achieve a truly remarkable set of A level results. These results are the best that have ever been attained by Cockermouth School.
Our average points score for A Level courses in 2025 was 41.25, well above the national average of 34.85 and within the top 15% of schools nationally.
The proportion of students achieving a minimum of AAB grades at A Level was 39%, compared to the national figure of 17.2%. The School's 2024 figure was 34.3% which placed us in the top 5% nationally.
26 students achieved all A*/A grades, covering the full range of subjects that we offer.
10 students achieved A* grades in all of their subjects.
7 students each achieved 4 A* grades.
The overwhelming majority of students who applied to university secured their first-choice place at their university of choice. Other students were successful in gaining places on highly competitive apprenticeship programmes, moved into employment or the armed forces. Whilst some students took advantage of a gap year before taking their next step.
Progress scores can be viewed here.
We are incredibly proud of the achievements of our students, which are a product of their hard work and commitment, combined with the high levels of academic and pastoral support that students in our school receive every day, along with the encouragement and support that is received from parents and carers.
We are also delighted to see students of all abilities, including those with SEND achieving great results within our school. This is what we really value, as an inclusive and comprehensive school that aims to provide an exceptional learning experience for all those in our school community.